Match Thread Everton v Chelsea - Preview, Match Report & MotM Poll.

[Toast]

Ah yes, the cocaine passion of gurning.

 

[NathDogg]

Pretty much that there was no real surprise that we were so impotent. Defensively we were fine - minus the brain fart - and in midfield we’re solid, we just don’t look like we’ll score. I mean Pickford made a couple of fantastic saves but we didn’t do much else to bother him. We’re a bit too predictable but our saving grace is that the other 2 have to play each other and we have winnable home games, plus Leeds away. I think both CFC and Everton will limp over our respective lines!

Best of luck in the fa cup mate, hope you wallop them.

 

[4737carlin]

Just listening too what Roy Keane and carragher were saying on MNF, was really interesting to note how Frank has changed tactics in the last 3 games, the long pases especially from Pickford.
Also the praise for the players wind up tactics haha

 

[PhilRegan]

Somewhere at goodison chelsea are still trying to take the sting out the game

 

[Kharkiv]

my congratulations! with an important victory! Today I saw a highlight - Pickford - wow! and fantastic atmosphere! 8 added minutes - infinity!
On this day, our army liberated an important settlement near Kharkiv - without additional time for the dirty-mouthed russians!

 

[MisterJ]

I meant to ask, what is operation goodison exercise?

I've never heard any announcements like that at any other ground during a match.

What is it and why do we need to do it during a game when others don't?

 

[arch stanton]

I meant to ask, what is operation goodison exercise?

I've never heard any announcements like that at any other ground during a match.

What is it and why do we need to do it during a game when others don't?

its where they practice opening all the fire exits I think, it started after the Bradford fire inquiry that the fire escapes were padlocked.

They probably do it during a game on the PA as that is the best way of getting the message quickly to all the stewards if there is lots of radio traffic/stadium noise, the message may not get through using their walkie talkies. It is best done during a game as that is close to the reality of when it will need to be done

 

[peteblue]

I meant to ask, what is operation goodison exercise?

I've never heard any announcements like that at any other ground during a match.

What is it and why do we need to do it during a game when others don't?

It’s to maintain our Fire Safety certificate…..

 

[Blue in Oklahoma]

A major hats off from across the pond to all of the faithful, once again turning Goodison into the Fortress we all know it is! Pickford definitely the MOTM but also wanted to give a flyer to the gaffer. Set the team up to be solid in the back but still have a forceful press that ultimately led to the goal. We also stopped messing around with playing out from the back. While the fruit might not be as ripe when playing the ball long all day it limited the amount of mistakes that could be made on the pitch that could lead to disaster (e.g. Azpilicueta). They may have ended up with 71% poss. (which might not be great for my heart) but how much of that possession should interest in actually being dangerous? Not much. Bravo to that back 4 (5) for knowing the roll to play and helping keep that clean sheet. They can through all they want at us (our run in schedule, crap VAR, 7 min of extra time) but when the Goodison Gang is rockin there is no tougher club to beat. #UTFT #COYB

 

[MisterJ]

its where they practice opening all the fire exits I think, it started after the Bradford fire inquiry that the fire escapes were padlocked.

They probably do it during a game on the PA as that is the best way of getting the message quickly to all the stewards if there is lots of radio traffic/stadium noise, the message may not get through using their walkie talkies. It is best done during a game as that is close to the reality of when it will need to be done

Thanks for clearing that up, had always wondered

 

[andy5000]

What a day. Obviously Pickford was immense but for me Mina was just as good. The difference between Mina and Keane is night and day. Really hope we can keep him fit for the rest of the season.

 

[blulouie]

Fantastic atmoshere yesterday and the players duely rose to it.
Chelsea must hate Goodison , its been the death of a number of Chelsea managers.

Tuchel just got torched yesterday.

He'll be gone the end of the season.

 

[Sassy Colombian]

Duracell batteries?

Nah, it is called Colombian vitality

 

[Bluerover]

Happy Birthday to me Now one more before bed

 

[Bluerover]

Absolutely love that story about the couple out for a walk with their Belgian Malinois Shepherd - they are not football fans but our fans showed their dignity in letting them through - in the 1980s I used to bring my mutt to Rovers' home games. The fans loved him

Everton dog 'icon' Myra accidentally became relegation saviour on lunchtime walk